2013-04-09T12:44:02-07:00 2012-05-31 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 770275132 990 2011-06-01 760655841 Memorial Park Conservancy Inc MEMO 7138638403 6501 Memorial Drive Houston TX 77007 Jim Porter 2013-04-09 true Jody Blazek 7134395739 X 2011 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z Jim Porter PO Box 131024 Houston TX 77219 1319186 false false X www.memorialparkconservancy.org X 2000 TX The mission of the Memorial Park Conservancy is to restore, enhance and protect Memorial Park for the enjoyment of all Houstonians, today and tomorrow. 37 37 5 680 0 870606 1262294 0 5785 9102 4079 -10456 880470 1260940 0 0 212733 212730 15000 0 135631 642582 871351 870315 1084081 10155 176859 3423979 3647627 174575 220655 3249404 3426972 Memorial Park Conservancy (MPC) is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of Memorial Park for future generations; to public use, enjoyment and education in accordance with conditions of the conveyance to the City of Houston by the Hogg Family; and to the on-going support of the Houston Parks and Recreation Department. false false 563444 In 2000, MPC, in partnership with the Houston Parks Board and Houston Parks and Recreation Department, began a process including public comment to develop a Conservation Master Plan for Memorial Park. The Master Plan was approved by the Houston City Council in 2004. As a result, MPC announced a $10 million Capital Campaign to raise funds for major projects and improvements in Memorial Park. MPC has raised significant funds and is in the process of executing the projects included under the Capital Campaign.Memorial Park accommodates approximately 10,000 runners/walkers each day. In FY 2012, MPC completed construction of Phase 1 of the Outer Loop Trail, an all-weather multi-use trail that connects the Living Bridge (constructed in FY 2010) to the north entrance of the Park. MPC expects to begin Phase 2 of the trail construction in FY 2013. In FY2012, MPC completed the design for a Running/Trails Center to be constructed on the south side of the Park near the Living Bridge. Construction for the Running/Trails Center is expected to begin in FY 2013. 166225 Memorial Park is a 1500 urban acre park, which is approximately 50% forested. Due to the severe drought in 2011 and 2012, and anticipated issues with the forest, MPC developed a comprehensive forestry management plan. Memorial Park was severly impacted by the drought during the spring and summer of 2011. Thousands of trees were lost. In FY 2012, MPC engaged experts to plan the reforestation of the Park. The project, begun in FY 2012, will continue for years to come with the goal of removing dead trees, clearing underbrush and invasive plants, preparing the soil, and replanting the forest with a variety of tree species. Additionally, MPC hired a Conservation Director for forestry restoration and management. 81731 Memorial Park accommodates approximately 10,000 runners/walkers each day. Trails are a vital part of the use and enjoyment of Memorial Park. The trail system includes a variety of trails, ranging from the popular Seymour-Lieberman Trail to narrow paths winding through the woods near Buffalo Bayou. During the year, MPC continued its efforts to improve and maintain existing trails. 811400 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true true false false false true 10 0 true 5 true false false false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false false X 37 37 false false true false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true false false false X X Shellye Arnold 7138638403 6501 Memorial Drive Houston TX 77007 Alexander Webb 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bass Wallace 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mel Taylor 1.00 X 0 0 0 Frank C Smith 8.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Skelly 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dena Prasher 1.00 X 0 0 0 John Paukune 9.00 X 0 0 0 Margaret Murray 2.00 X 0 0 0 Gary Moss 2.00 X 0 0 0 Preston Moore Jr 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bradford Moody 1.00 X 0 0 0 Odette McMurrey Mace 1.00 X 0 0 0 Madeleine Hussey 1.00 X 0 0 0 Wendy Hines 1.00 X 0 0 0 Melinda Hildebrand 5.00 X 0 0 0 Terry Hershey 1.00 X 0 0 0 Donald Gray 1.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Grasley 1.00 X 0 0 0 Randall Grace 2.00 X 0 0 0 Steven Gibson 2.00 X 0 0 0 Roger Fowler 1.00 X 0 0 0 Reginia Garca 1.00 X 0 0 0 James Dougherty 1.00 X 0 0 0 Casey Doherty 1.00 X 0 0 0 Claire Caudill 15.00 X 0 0 0 Charles Carlberg 1.00 X 0 0 0 Pierce Bush 1.00 X 0 0 0 Margaret Brown 1.00 X 0 0 0 Leslie Blanton 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sadie Gwin Blackburn 1.00 X 0 0 0 Greg Armstrong 2.00 X 0 0 0 Russell Adams 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jeanie Connell 2.00 X 0 0 0 Russell Brown 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Jim Porter 40.00 X X 0 0 0 Bryan Jordan 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Jamie Hendrixson 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Nancy Sullivan 40.00 X 87022 0 0 87022 0 false false false DL Meacham LP PO Box 431789 Houston TX 77243 Park projects 601016 1 4695 411093 846506 6984 1262294 0 9102 9102 0 0 0 0 47790 411093 58246 -10456 -10456 0 0 0 1260940 -1354 0 0 0 0 91039 54623 9104 27312 0 96811 41167 40249 15395 0 9146 4664 2403 2079 15734 8023 4134 3577 0 0 19265 19265 0 0 0 396966 383216 13750 0 38363 6894 28399 3070 6936 3537 1822 1577 0 0 1178 1178 0 13042 13042 0 0 1497 763 393 341 6905 3521 1814 1570 Staff development 2270 2270 Other expenses 12977 12977 Other event expenses 66960 66960 Park projects 304992 304992 0 1084081 811400 137050 135631 827523 802452 1226214 1748264 1361278 1073484 2886 14019 0 0 0 0 2076 1002 14961 12456 4002 2505 5901 0 0 0 0 3423979 3647627 174575 220655 174575 220655 X 849872 863915 2399532 2563057 3249404 3426972 3423979 3647627 X 176859 709 X false true true X false false X 2635073 1906018 1040907 870606 1262294 7714898 0 0 2635073 1906018 1040907 870606 1262294 7714898 1103076 6611822 11626 21268 6559 5785 9102 54340 0 0 7769238 0.85100 0.81330 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 111931 11652 123583 101574 10000 357 111931 101000 574 101574 0.89820 0.10180 false true true 14961 12456 2505 2505 1260940 1084081 176859 709 11652 12361 189220 1291350 709 18049 11652 30410 1260940 1260940 1102130 18049 18049 1084081 1084081 Part XII, Line 2d Part XII, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Revenue of affiliate $11652 Part V, Line 4 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. The endowment funds are dedicated to future maintenance of the Park. false Green Gala 237401 200651 36750 29659 1200 8108 Golf Tourn. 125390 114350 11040 4610 1030 4463 1 96092 96092 9176 458883 411093 47790 34269 2230 21747 58246 -10456 Moss Landscaping Director 28450 Landscaping services false Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Memorial Park Conservancy, Inc. posts its IRS 990 and Conflict of Interest Policy on GuideStar.org and DonorEdge through Greater Houston Community Foundation. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The conflict of interest policy is sent annually via email and/or mail to all board members. Forms are returned to MPC office personnel and board leadership for review. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process The Executive Director and Finance Committee review the Form 990 and provide a copy to the Board of Directors prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents The organization's By-laws were modified to separate the office and duties of the Secretary from those of the Treasurer, add a Trails Committee, and clarify various other administrative matters. Memorial Pk Conservancy Endowment P O Box 131024 Houston TX 77219 801221790 Support Memorial Park Conservancy TX 501(c)(3) 509(a)(3) Memorial Park Conservancy Inc true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false